BioMed Research International
BioMed Research International
4 years ago

Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Induces Remission in Pediatric Crohn's Disease via Modulation of the Gut Microbiota.

Xinjuan Yu, Lingling Kong, Xiaojie Gong, Lili Wang, Quanjiang Dong, Dawei Gong
Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) has been proven to be effective and safe in treating pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). EEN induces pediatric CD remission possibly through three pathways: (1) direct anti-inflammatory effects, (2) improved epithelial barrier function, and (3) modulation of the gut microbiota. Recent studies have demonstrated that modulation of the gut microbiota plays a major role in EEN-induced remission. Variations of microbial components, which directly influence the diversity and metabolic functions of the gut microbiota, are closely associated with the immunological conditions of the gut and the susceptibility to diseases. The reduction of proinflammatory microbial components and harmful microbial metabolites after EEN treatment greatly decreases the inflammatory injuries of the gut.

Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8102589

DOI: 10.1155/2017/8102589

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